Food derived from glyphosate-tolerant lucerne J101 and J163 (Application A575 – Draft Assessment)

We have received an application from Monsanto Australia Limited to approve food derived from genetically modified (GM) herbicide-tolerant lucerne lines J101 and J163.  When used as food, lucerne is known as alfalfa.  GM crops cannot be used in the food supply unless FSANZ has assessed their safety and approved their use for this purpose.  We have carried out a safety assessment, including an examination of the potential toxicity and allergenicity of the novel protein.  We have concluded that food derived from this GM lucerne is as safe and as wholesome as food derived from other lucerne varieties, and we welcome comment.

Submissions

FSANZ welcomes public comment from industry, public health professionals, government agencies and consumers.  Details of all the assessments above can be found on http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/standardsdevelopment/documentsforpublicco868.cfm
Submissions close on 20 September 2006.